Taekwondo: Lutalo Muhammad returns to Great Britain squad

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Lutalo Muhammad won bronze at the London 2012 Olympics

Lutalo Muhammad will fight for the first time since December when he joins Great Britain's taekwondo squad for this month's European Championships.

Muhammad, 24, won the World Grand Prix final series in Mexico and a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

"In Olympic year, every performance is scrutinised. In every fight you want to show yourself at your best," he said.

Olympic champion Jade Jones and world champion Bianca Walkden are included in the women's squad.

Great Britain teams in full (19-22 May):

Men:

-54kg: Hassan Haider

-58kg: Feyi Pearce

-63kg: Bradly Sinden

-68 kg: Benjamin Haines

-74kg: Christian McNeish

-80kg: Lutalo Muhammad

-87kg: Damon Samsun

+87kg: Mahama Cho, Lyle Walker

Women:

-49kg: Charlie Maddock

-57kg: Jade Jones

-62kg: Rachelle Booth

-67kg: Lauren Williams

-73kg: Jade Slavin

+73kg: Bianca Walkden

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